Guidebook for Antwerpen
Food Scene
Vegan and biological food of high quality. Very cosy and the most amazing quiches.
16 locals recommend
De Broers van Julienne
45 KasteelpleinstraatVegan and biological food of high quality. Very cosy and the most amazing quiches.
Lints Antwerp
68 VleminckveldNearby and very good.
Fantastic Thai restaurant in the heart of the city, romantic , very nice food and not expensive.
8 locals recommend
Mai Thai
26 SuikerruiFantastic Thai restaurant in the heart of the city, romantic , very nice food and not expensive.
Nice atmosphere, relax and no -nonsense, good food for a good price.
11 locals recommend
L'Entrepot du Congo
42 VlaamsekaaiNice atmosphere, relax and no -nonsense, good food for a good price.
I've know this place since I was a student, which is many years ago. It is THE most well known frituur in Antwerp and they have excellent french fries.
15 locals recommend
Frituur n°1
1 HoogstraatI've know this place since I was a student, which is many years ago. It is THE most well known frituur in Antwerp and they have excellent french fries.
Restaurant Fez
52 KloosterstraatMy favorite restaurant in town. Maroccan cuisine at it's best.
Bio dynamic bakery, they have nice food and it's only a ten minute walk.
18 locals recommend
De Biologische Bakkerij
17 VolkstraatBio dynamic bakery, they have nice food and it's only a ten minute walk.
Around the corner, great coffie and cakes. One of the most popular coffeebars in town.
65 locals recommend
Caffènation Antwerp City Center
16 MechelsesteenwegAround the corner, great coffie and cakes. One of the most popular coffeebars in town.
Sightseeing
Grote Markt
Grote MarktAmazing atmosphere, beautifull and good resto's.
Hetsteen
1 SteenpleinNice view over the Schelde, the river of Antwerp.
MAS - Museum aan de Stroom
1 HanzestedenplaatsThe Rubens House
9-11 WapperCathedral of Our Lady
21 GroenplaatsDe Ruien
21 SuikerruiA different view on Antwerp, go under the city if you dare...
ModeMuseum
28 NationalestraatMuseum of fashion, so typical for Antwerp, famous for its designers.
ZOO Antwerpen
20-26 Koningin AstridpleinOne of the most beautifull zoo's you'll ever see in a city centre.
Centraal Station
59 PelikaanstraatBeautifull public building, a good mixture of old and new.
This old tunnel is used by many people daily and is really worth wile to see. It connects the left bank with the old city and is beautifull.
26 locals recommend
Ingang Sint-Annatunnel - Voetgangerstunnel
Frederik van EedenpleinThis old tunnel is used by many people daily and is really worth wile to see. It connects the left bank with the old city and is beautifull.
One of the most beautifull streets in Antwerp. Easy to reach, near trainstation Antwerpen Berchem and not to far from Dageraadplaats, were you have nice café's and restaurants.
83 locals recommend
Cogels Osylei
Cogels-OsyleiOne of the most beautifull streets in Antwerp. Easy to reach, near trainstation Antwerpen Berchem and not to far from Dageraadplaats, were you have nice café's and restaurants.
Drinks & Nightlife
Zuid
fantastic place with good live music in the city centre, were you can meet the locals.
73 locals recommend
De Muze
15 Melkmarktfantastic place with good live music in the city centre, were you can meet the locals.
Nearby, nice atmosphere, espacially in the summer and good to meet the locals.
37 locals recommend
Captain Zeppos
78 VleminckveldNearby, nice atmosphere, espacially in the summer and good to meet the locals.
Essentials
Proxy Vleminckveld
42 VleminckveldThe nearest supermarket.
Parks & Nature
Plantentuin
24 Leopoldstraatin the middle of the centre, there a place of rest to discover...
Getting Around
Avis Autoverhuur
Van ImmerseelstraatPublic bike rental, at britselei near the tram at Nationale Bank, or a bit further down the read at nr 82. A very nice and cheap way to get around Antwerp.
Velo 078 - Oud Gerechtshof
Public bike rental, at britselei near the tram at Nationale Bank, or a bit further down the read at nr 82. A very nice and cheap way to get around Antwerp.
Tram 7 to 'het eilandje' takes you right into the old city centre. Of course it is even better to go on foot, as the road is simply beautifull and more interesting... but if you have to go quicker, tram 7 is the best way. Goes every 15 minutes, just 200 meters from the apartment.
Frankrijklei
FrankrijkleiTram 7 to 'het eilandje' takes you right into the old city centre. Of course it is even better to go on foot, as the road is simply beautifull and more interesting... but if you have to go quicker, tram 7 is the best way. Goes every 15 minutes, just 200 meters from the apartment.
Shopping
Kammenstraat
KammenstraatLombardenvest
LombardenvestThe Chocolate Line
50 Meirexclusive chocolats, if you adore